Doris Akers News Today

What's your favorite hymn? Read to learn the stories behind ten favorite hymns, including Blessed Assurance, Sweet Hour of Prayer, and more.

For those readers who like local history and don’t already know, the Adair County Historical Society and Museum also publishes a quarterly magazine called “The Adair Historian.” It is 36 pages filled with local history stories of people and places written by local writers. It is published in January, April, July and October for a yearly membership or subscription fee. If you would like to subscribe, contact the Historical Society at 211 S. Elson in Kirksville, MO, 63501, phone 660-665-6502...

It’s an opportunity to regroup and get Refreshed and Renewed after the past two or three years.

Southern Gospel is a genre of Christian music that has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. It originated in the Southern United States, particularly in the states of Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia, and has since spread throughout the country and beyond. The music is characterized by its four-part harmonies, which are

Her song, “Lord Don’t Move The Mountain,” inspired our series, Evoke L.A. — a unique collaboration between ALOUD and our newsroom.

Laugh along to the comedy of Atsuko Okatsuka. Catch Nic Cage in Mandy at the drive-in. Listen to stories about love and heartache. Attend one of three Bad Bunny shows — if you can score tickets.

The sheet music for “Lord, Don’t Move That Mountain,” written by pioneering L.A. based African-American gospel music composer and publisher Doris Akers with gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, serves as the connection point for this conversation.

in the Life of Gospel Foremother Lucie E. Campbell Dr. Alisha Lola Jones [BIO] Assistant Professor of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, Indiana University Tuesday, March 2 - 3:30 pm CST Closing Address Dr. Mellonee V. Burnim [BIO] Professor Emerita, Ethnomusicology, Indiana University; Visiting Professor of Ethnomusicology, Yale University (Spring 2021) Tuesday, March 9 - 3:30 pm CST The closing keynote video is not available. Each year the Pruit Memorial Symposium is made possible by the Pruit Mem...